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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.79, 755.93 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.79, 755.93 and 299.10 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.79 : 755.93 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.79/755.93 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.79x = 755.93 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.79x = 226,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,098.66/547.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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