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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 819.74 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 819.74 and 327.68 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 819.74 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/819.74 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 819.74 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 268,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,612.40/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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