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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 818.82 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 818.82 and 402.52 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 818.82 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/818.82 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 818.82 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 329,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,591.43/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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