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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 819.65 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 819.65 and 238.43 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 819.65 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/819.65 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 819.65 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 195,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,423.86/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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