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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.07, 821.95 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.07, 821.95 and 273.96 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.07 : 821.95 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.07/821.95 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.07x = 821.95 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.07x = 225,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,181.42/548.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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