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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.11, 820 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.11, 820 and 254.21 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.11 : 820 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.11/820 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.11x = 820 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.11x = 208,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,452.20/547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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