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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.49, 755.63 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.49, 755.63 and 382.41 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.49 : 755.63 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.49/755.63 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.49x = 755.63 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.49x = 288,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,960.47/548.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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