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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.77, 821.47 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.77, 821.47 and 239.56 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.77 : 821.47 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.77/821.47 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.77x = 821.47 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.77x = 196,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,791.35/547.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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