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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.03, 756.54 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.03, 756.54 and 361.67 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.03 : 756.54 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.03/756.54 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.03x = 756.54 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.03x = 273,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,614.04/548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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