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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 821.92 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 821.92 and 336.98 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 821.92 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/821.92 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 821.92 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 276,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,970.60/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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