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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.37, 818.99 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.37, 818.99 and 336.36 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.37 : 818.99 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.37/818.99 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.37x = 818.99 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.37x = 275,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,475.48/547.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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