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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 755.89 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 755.89 and 361.62 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 755.89 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/755.89 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 755.89 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 273,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,344.94/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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