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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 755.06 and 398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 755.06 and 398.05 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 755.06 = 398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/755.06 = 398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 755.06 × 398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 300,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,547.76/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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