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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 755.92 and 314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 755.92 and 314.90 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 755.92 = 314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/755.92 = 314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 755.92 × 314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 238,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,039.21/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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