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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.53, 821.46 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.53, 821.46 and 328.40 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.53 : 821.46 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.53/821.46 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.53x = 821.46 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.53x = 269,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,767.05/547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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