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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.98, 820.77 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.98, 820.77 and 362.67 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.98 : 820.77 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.98/820.77 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.98x = 820.77 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.98x = 297,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,668.66/547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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