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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.46, 821.96 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.46, 821.96 and 259.26 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.46 : 821.96 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.46/821.96 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.46x = 821.96 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.46x = 213,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,101.35/548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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