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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 818.64 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 818.64 and 327.86 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 818.64 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/818.64 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 818.64 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 268,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,400.82/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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