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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.75, 755.90 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.75, 755.90 and 373.10 is: 514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.75 : 755.90 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.75/755.90 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.75x = 755.90 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.75x = 282,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,020.65/547.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.87

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