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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 821.40 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 821.40 and 259.14 is: 388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 821.40 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/821.40 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 821.40 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 212,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,857.60/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.48

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