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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.58, 821.13 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.58, 821.13 and 200.79 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.58 : 821.13 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.58/821.13 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.58x = 821.13 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.58x = 164,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,874.69/547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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