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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.11, 821 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.11, 821 and 283.59 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.11 : 821 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.11/821 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.11x = 821 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.11x = 232,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,823.29/547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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