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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 819.92 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 819.92 and 385.16 is: 577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 819.92 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/819.92 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 819.92 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 315,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800.39/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.16

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