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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 821.79 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 821.79 and 365.61 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 821.79 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/821.79 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 821.79 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 300,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,454.64/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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