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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 755.94 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 755.94 and 299.13 is: 412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 755.94 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/755.94 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 755.94 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 226,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,124.33/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.77

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