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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.17, 823.06 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.17, 823.06 and 394.98 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.17 : 823.06 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.17/823.06 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.17x = 823.06 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.17x = 325,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,089.65/548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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