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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 757.14 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 757.14 and 438.34 is: 605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 757.14 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/757.14 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 757.14 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 331,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,884.75/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.67

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