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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.13, 755.97 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.13, 755.97 and 356.43 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.13 : 755.97 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.13/755.97 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.13x = 755.97 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.13x = 269,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,450.39/548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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