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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 755.86 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 755.86 and 314.88 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 755.86 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/755.86 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 755.86 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 238,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,005.20/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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