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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.64, 821.28 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.64, 821.28 and 366.02 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.64 : 821.28 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.64/821.28 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.64x = 821.28 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.64x = 300,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,604.91/547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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