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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 819.79 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 819.79 and 254.35 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 819.79 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/819.79 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 819.79 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 208,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,513.59/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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