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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 755.99 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 755.99 and 351.33 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 755.99 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/755.99 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 755.99 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 265,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,601.19/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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