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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 820.94 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 820.94 and 254.93 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 820.94 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/820.94 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 820.94 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 209,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,276.85/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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