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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 820.02 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 820.02 and 402.50 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 820.02 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/820.02 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 820.02 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 330,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,058.05/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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