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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 819.72 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 819.72 and 331.76 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 819.72 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/819.72 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 819.72 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 271,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,950.31/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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