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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 821.09 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 821.09 and 258.63 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 821.09 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/821.09 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 821.09 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 212,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,358.51/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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