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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 755.90 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 755.90 and 361.16 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 755.90 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/755.90 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 755.90 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 272,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,999.45/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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