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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.77, 755.88 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.77, 755.88 and 311.70 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.77 : 755.88 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.77/755.88 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.77x = 755.88 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.77x = 235,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,607.80/547.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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