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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 821.80 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 821.80 and 332.80 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 821.80 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/821.80 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 821.80 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 273,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,495.04/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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