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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 820.64 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 820.64 and 217.92 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 820.64 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/820.64 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 820.64 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 178,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,833.87/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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