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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 820.99 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 820.99 and 274.05 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 820.99 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/820.99 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 820.99 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 224,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,995.73/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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