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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 820.69 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 820.69 and 327.82 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 820.69 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/820.69 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 820.69 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 269,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,036.95/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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