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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.35, 823.82 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.35, 823.82 and 353.72 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.35 : 823.82 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.35/823.82 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.35x = 823.82 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.35x = 291,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,401.61/548.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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