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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 821.04 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 821.04 and 239.20 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 821.04 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/821.04 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 821.04 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 196,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,394.44/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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