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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 755.78 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 755.78 and 351.23 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 755.78 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/755.78 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 755.78 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 265,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,447.07/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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