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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 755.89 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 755.89 and 299.08 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 755.89 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/755.89 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 755.89 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 226,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,068.94/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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