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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 823.54 and 343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 823.54 and 343.77 is: 516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 823.54 = 343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/823.54 = 343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 823.54 × 343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 283,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,108.33/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.73

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