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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 755.78 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 755.78 and 351.56 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 755.78 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/755.78 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 755.78 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 265,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,702.02/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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