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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 820.35 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 820.35 and 352.38 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 820.35 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/820.35 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 820.35 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 289,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,072.08/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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