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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 820.49 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 820.49 and 341.54 is: 512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 820.49 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/820.49 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 820.49 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 280,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,230.50/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.23

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