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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.08, 755.82 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.08, 755.82 and 408.54 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.08 : 755.82 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.08/755.82 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.08x = 755.82 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.08x = 308,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,782.70/548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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