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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.80, 755.10 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.80, 755.10 and 381.78 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.80 : 755.10 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.80/755.10 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.80x = 755.10 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.80x = 288,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,282.08/547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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