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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 819.52 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 819.52 and 362.02 is: 542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 819.52 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/819.52 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 819.52 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 296,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,680.82/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.15

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