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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.80, 755.51 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.80, 755.51 and 361.22 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.80 : 755.51 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.80/755.51 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.80x = 755.51 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.80x = 272,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,905.32/547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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