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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.82, 822.48 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.82, 822.48 and 342.64 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.82 : 822.48 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.82/822.48 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.82x = 822.48 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.82x = 281,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,814.55/547.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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