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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.43, 821.72 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.43, 821.72 and 385.77 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.43 : 821.72 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.43/821.72 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.43x = 821.72 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.43x = 316,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,994.92/548.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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