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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 821.55 and 394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 821.55 and 394.70 is: 592.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 821.55 = 394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/821.55 = 394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 821.55 × 394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 324,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,265.79/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.05

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