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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 821.98 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 821.98 and 332.84 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 821.98 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/821.98 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 821.98 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 273,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,587.82/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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