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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 755.56 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 755.56 and 373.16 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 755.56 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/755.56 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 755.56 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 281,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,944.77/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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