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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 821.06 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 821.06 and 329.46 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 821.06 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/821.06 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 821.06 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 270,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,506.43/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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