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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.63, 821.49 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.63, 821.49 and 182.42 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.63 : 821.49 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.63/821.49 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.63x = 821.49 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.63x = 149,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,856.21/547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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