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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.48, 821.78 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.48, 821.78 and 255.50 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.48 : 821.78 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.48/821.78 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.48x = 821.78 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.48x = 209,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,964.79/548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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