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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.25, 820.89 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.25, 820.89 and 254.75 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.25 : 820.89 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.25/820.89 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.25x = 820.89 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.25x = 209,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,117.62/547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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