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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 819.66 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 819.66 and 330.68 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 819.66 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/819.66 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 819.66 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 271,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,045.17/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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