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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.49, 821.64 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.49, 821.64 and 273.75 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.49 : 821.64 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.49/821.64 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.49x = 821.64 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.49x = 224,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,923.95/548.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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