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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.11, 821.30 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.11, 821.30 and 374.51 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.11 : 821.30 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.11/821.30 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.11x = 821.30 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.11x = 307,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,579.08/547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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