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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 821.16 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 821.16 and 290.96 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 821.16 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/821.16 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 821.16 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 238,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,924.71/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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