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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 755.95 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 755.95 and 351.66 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 755.95 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/755.95 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 755.95 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 265,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,839.99/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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