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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 756.08 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 756.08 and 314.96 is: 434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 756.08 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/756.08 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 756.08 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 238,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,134.96/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.68

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