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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 820.88 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 820.88 and 205.26 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 820.88 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/820.88 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 820.88 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 168,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,493.83/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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