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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.35, 820.61 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.35, 820.61 and 373.59 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.35 : 820.61 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.35/820.61 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.35x = 820.61 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.35x = 306,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,572.90/547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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