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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 821.03 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 821.03 and 364.68 is: 546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 821.03 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/821.03 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 821.03 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 299,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,413.22/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.97

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