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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 821.36 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 821.36 and 342.48 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 821.36 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/821.36 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 821.36 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 281,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,299.37/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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