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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.95, 755.64 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.95, 755.64 and 371.04 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.95 : 755.64 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.95/755.64 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.95x = 755.64 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.95x = 280,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,372.67/547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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