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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.39, 821.87 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.39, 821.87 and 287.73 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.39 : 821.87 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.39/821.87 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.39x = 821.87 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.39x = 236,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,476.66/548.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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