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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.80, 755.95 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.80, 755.95 and 299.13 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.80 : 755.95 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.80/755.95 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.80x = 755.95 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.80x = 226,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,123.54/547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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