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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.01, 755.47 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.01, 755.47 and 338.05 is: 466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.01 : 755.47 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.01/755.47 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.01x = 755.47 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.01x = 255,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,383.12/548.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.02

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