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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 820.96 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 820.96 and 273.15 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 820.96 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/820.96 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 820.96 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 224,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,244.54/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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