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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.10, 819.97 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.10, 819.97 and 273.27 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.10 : 819.97 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.10/819.97 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.10x = 819.97 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.10x = 224,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,069.96/547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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