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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 821.40 and 328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 821.40 and 328.36 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 821.40 = 328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/821.40 = 328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 821.40 × 328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 269,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,714.90/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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