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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 820.66 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 820.66 and 259 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 820.66 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/820.66 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 820.66 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 212,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,550.94/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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