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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 821.64 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 821.64 and 259.13 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 821.64 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/821.64 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 821.64 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 212,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,907.47/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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