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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 819.36 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 819.36 and 287.35 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 819.36 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/819.36 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 819.36 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 235,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,441.05/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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