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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 820.62 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 820.62 and 238.98 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 820.62 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/820.62 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 820.62 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 196,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,111.77/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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