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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.94 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.94 and 385.64 is: 578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.94 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.94 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.94 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 316,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,972.94/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.54

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