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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 821.46 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 821.46 and 182.43 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 821.46 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/821.46 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 821.46 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 149,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,858.95/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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