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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.80, 821.57 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.80, 821.57 and 328.29 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.80 : 821.57 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.80/821.57 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.80x = 821.57 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.80x = 269,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,711.57/547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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