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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.98, 755.88 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.98, 755.88 and 351.42 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.98 : 755.88 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.98/755.88 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.98x = 755.88 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.98x = 265,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,631.35/547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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