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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 821.07 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 821.07 and 273.33 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 821.07 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/821.07 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 821.07 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 224,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,423.06/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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