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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.98, 821.98 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.98, 821.98 and 287.60 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.98 : 821.98 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.98/821.98 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.98x = 821.98 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.98x = 236,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,401.45/547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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