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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 820.97 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 820.97 and 352.71 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 820.97 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/820.97 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 820.97 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 289,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,565.21/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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