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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 820.95 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 820.95 and 373.83 is: 560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 820.95 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/820.95 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 820.95 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 306,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,895.74/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.45

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