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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.85, 755.93 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.85, 755.93 and 311.71 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.85 : 755.93 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.85/755.93 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.85x = 755.93 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.85x = 235,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,627.16/547.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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