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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.03, 822.20 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.03, 822.20 and 383.50 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.03 : 822.20 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.03/822.20 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.03x = 822.20 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.03x = 315,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,313.70/548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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