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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 755.70 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 755.70 and 338.04 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 755.70 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/755.70 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 755.70 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 255,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,455.56/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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