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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 820.20 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 820.20 and 287.24 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 820.20 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/820.20 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 820.20 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 235,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,594.86/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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