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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 755.88 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 755.88 and 299.07 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 755.88 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/755.88 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 755.88 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 226,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,059.91/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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