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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 821.46 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 821.46 and 255.06 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 821.46 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/821.46 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 821.46 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 209,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,521.59/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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