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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.44, 821.30 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.44, 821.30 and 365.28 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.44 : 821.30 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.44/821.30 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.44x = 821.30 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.44x = 300,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,004.46/548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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