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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 754.80 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 754.80 and 372.96 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 754.80 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/754.80 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 754.80 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 281,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,510.21/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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