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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 822.26 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 822.26 and 374.42 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 822.26 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/822.26 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 822.26 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 307,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,866.48/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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