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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 820.94 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 820.94 and 239.13 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 820.94 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/820.94 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 820.94 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 196,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,310.19/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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