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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.31, 757.16 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.31, 757.16 and 510.04 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.31 : 757.16 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.31/757.16 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.31x = 757.16 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.31x = 386,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,175.55/548.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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