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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 756.24 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 756.24 and 341.12 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 756.24 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/756.24 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 756.24 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 257,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,968.59/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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