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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.21, 820.76 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.21, 820.76 and 365.24 is: 546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.21 : 820.76 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.21/820.76 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.21x = 820.76 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.21x = 299,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,768.45/548.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.82

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