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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.33, 760.58 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.33, 760.58 and 528.63 is: 733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.33 : 760.58 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.33/760.58 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.33x = 760.58 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.33x = 402,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,065.41/548.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.25

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