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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 755.91 and 314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 755.91 and 314.94 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 755.91 = 314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/755.91 = 314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 755.91 × 314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 238,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,066.30/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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