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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 820.56 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 820.56 and 352.40 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 820.56 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/820.56 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 820.56 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 289,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,165.34/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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