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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.28, 820.17 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.28, 820.17 and 352.98 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.28 : 820.17 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.28/820.17 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.28x = 820.17 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.28x = 289,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,503.61/548.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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