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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 755.78 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 755.78 and 338.01 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 755.78 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/755.78 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 755.78 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 255,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,461.20/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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