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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.85, 820.82 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.85, 820.82 and 239.54 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.85 : 820.82 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.85/820.82 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.85x = 820.82 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.85x = 196,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,613.92/547.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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