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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.07, 755.06 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.07, 755.06 and 382.02 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.07 : 755.06 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.07/755.06 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.07x = 755.06 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.07x = 288,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,443.28/548.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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