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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.48, 821.22 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.48, 821.22 and 291.52 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.48 : 821.22 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.48/821.22 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.48x = 821.22 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.48x = 239,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,402.05/547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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