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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.58, 821.30 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.58, 821.30 and 382.55 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.58 : 821.30 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.58/821.30 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.58x = 821.30 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.58x = 314,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,182.30/547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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