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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 820.72 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 820.72 and 331.88 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 820.72 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/820.72 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 820.72 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 272,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,380.55/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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