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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 820.50 and 239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 820.50 and 239.27 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 820.50 = 239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/820.50 = 239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 820.50 × 239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 196,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,316.93/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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