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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 755.82 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 755.82 and 337.98 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 755.82 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/755.82 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 755.82 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 255,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,452.04/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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