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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.36, 822.89 and 365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.36, 822.89 and 365.89 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.36 : 822.89 = 365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.36/822.89 = 365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.36x = 822.89 × 365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.36x = 301,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,083.34/548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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