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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.51, 821.27 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.51, 821.27 and 305.58 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.51 : 821.27 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.51/821.27 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.51x = 821.27 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.51x = 250,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,960.34/547.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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