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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 821.31 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 821.31 and 440.04 is: 660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 821.31 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/821.31 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 821.31 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 361,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,409.25/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.02

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