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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.05, 820.88 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.05, 820.88 and 401.10 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.05 : 820.88 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.05/820.88 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.05x = 820.88 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.05x = 329,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,254.97/547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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