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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.03, 822.09 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.03, 822.09 and 401.42 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.03 : 822.09 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.03/822.09 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.03x = 822.09 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.03x = 330,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,003.37/548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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