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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.43, 821.61 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.43, 821.61 and 328.05 is: 492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.43 : 821.61 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.43/821.61 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.43x = 821.61 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.43x = 269,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,529.16/547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.36

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