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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 820.83 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 820.83 and 341.39 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 820.83 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/820.83 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 820.83 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 280,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,223.15/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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