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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.51, 821.25 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.51, 821.25 and 328.19 is: 492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.51 : 821.25 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.51/821.25 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.51x = 821.25 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.51x = 269,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,529.32/547.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.28

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