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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 755.98 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 755.98 and 311.82 is: 430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 755.98 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/755.98 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 755.98 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 235,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,727.82/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.29

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