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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 821.20 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 821.20 and 327.69 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 821.20 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/821.20 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 821.20 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 269,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,099.03/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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