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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 821.28 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 821.28 and 385.08 is: 576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 821.28 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/821.28 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 821.28 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 316,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,258.50/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.95

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