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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 755.88 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 755.88 and 373.22 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 755.88 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/755.88 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 755.88 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 282,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,109.53/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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