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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 822.12 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 822.12 and 403.52 is: 605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 822.12 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/822.12 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 822.12 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 331,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,741.86/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.37

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