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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.03, 819.62 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.03, 819.62 and 330.16 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.03 : 819.62 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.03/819.62 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.03x = 819.62 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.03x = 270,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,603.49/547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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