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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 820.54 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 820.54 and 254.85 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 820.54 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/820.54 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 820.54 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 209,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,114.62/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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