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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.27, 820.24 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.27, 820.24 and 254.37 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.27 : 820.24 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.27/820.24 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.27x = 820.24 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.27x = 208,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,646.89/547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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