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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 821.41 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 821.41 and 239.39 is: 359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 821.41 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/821.41 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 821.41 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 196,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,635.71/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.11

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