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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.13, 756.14 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.13, 756.14 and 338.14 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.13 : 756.14 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.13/756.14 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.13x = 756.14 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.13x = 255,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,680.43/548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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