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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 756.08 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 756.08 and 315 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 756.08 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/756.08 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 756.08 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 238,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,165.20/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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