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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.24, 820.98 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.24, 820.98 and 254.53 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.24 : 820.98 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.24/820.98 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.24x = 820.98 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.24x = 208,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,964.04/547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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