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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 755.19 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 755.19 and 373.14 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 755.19 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/755.19 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 755.19 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 281,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,791.60/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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