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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 822.35 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 822.35 and 332.18 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 822.35 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/822.35 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 822.35 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 273,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,168.22/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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