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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 756.03 and 398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 756.03 and 398.79 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 756.03 = 398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/756.03 = 398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 756.03 × 398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 301,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,495.21/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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