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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 755.39 and 337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 755.39 and 337.99 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 755.39 = 337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/755.39 = 337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 755.39 × 337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 255,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,315.11/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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