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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.52, 821.87 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.52, 821.87 and 385.86 is: 578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.52 : 821.87 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.52/821.87 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.52x = 821.87 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.52x = 317,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,125.79/548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.15

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