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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.60, 819.92 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.60, 819.92 and 341.76 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.60 : 819.92 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.60/819.92 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.60x = 819.92 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.60x = 280,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,211.76/547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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