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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 821.93 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 821.93 and 342.26 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 821.93 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/821.93 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 821.93 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 281,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,314.11/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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