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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 820.64 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 820.64 and 385.10 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 820.64 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/820.64 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 820.64 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 316,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,028.40/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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