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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 820.96 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 820.96 and 239.56 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 820.96 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/820.96 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 820.96 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 196,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,669.18/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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