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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.64, 821.34 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.64, 821.34 and 239.32 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.64 : 821.34 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.64/821.34 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.64x = 821.34 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.64x = 196,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,561.04/547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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