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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 820.39 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 820.39 and 238.93 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 820.39 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/820.39 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 820.39 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 196,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,015.78/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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