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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.94, 821.10 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.94, 821.10 and 330.86 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.94 : 821.10 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.94/821.10 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.94x = 821.10 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.94x = 271,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,669.15/547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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