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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.17, 821.84 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.17, 821.84 and 331.70 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.17 : 821.84 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.17/821.84 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.17x = 821.84 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.17x = 272,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,598.56/548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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