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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 821.87 and 328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 821.87 and 328.81 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 821.87 = 328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/821.87 = 328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 821.87 × 328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 270,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,236.61/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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