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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 820.95 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 820.95 and 385.30 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 820.95 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/820.95 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 820.95 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 316,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,312.04/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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