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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.77, 755.90 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.77, 755.90 and 299.09 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.77 : 755.90 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.77/755.90 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.77x = 755.90 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.77x = 226,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,077.85/547.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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