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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.75, 821.43 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.75, 821.43 and 239.59 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.75 : 821.43 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.75/821.43 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.75x = 821.43 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.75x = 196,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,806.41/547.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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