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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.17, 819.13 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.17, 819.13 and 330.09 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.17 : 819.13 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.17/819.13 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.17x = 819.13 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.17x = 270,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,386.62/547.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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