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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 821.85 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 821.85 and 259.12 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 821.85 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/821.85 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 821.85 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 212,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,957.77/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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