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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 821.13 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 821.13 and 239.50 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 821.13 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/821.13 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 821.13 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 196,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,660.64/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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