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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.78, 821.46 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.78, 821.46 and 201.04 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.78 : 821.46 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.78/821.46 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.78x = 821.46 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.78x = 165,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,146.32/547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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