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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.69, 821.41 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.69, 821.41 and 255.01 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.69 : 821.41 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.69/821.41 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.69x = 821.41 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.69x = 209,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,464.90/547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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