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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 821.51 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 821.51 and 373.92 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 821.51 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/821.51 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 821.51 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 307,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,175.47/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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