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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.05, 755.93 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.05, 755.93 and 382.20 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.05 : 755.93 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.05/755.93 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.05x = 755.93 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.05x = 288,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,916.45/548.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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