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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.87, 755.59 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.87, 755.59 and 338.05 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.87 : 755.59 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.87/755.59 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.87x = 755.59 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.87x = 255,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,427.20/547.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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