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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 821.12 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 821.12 and 258.78 is: 388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 821.12 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/821.12 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 821.12 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 212,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,488.14/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.36

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