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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.78, 755.33 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.78, 755.33 and 348.26 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.78 : 755.33 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.78/755.33 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.78x = 755.33 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.78x = 263,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,051.23/547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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