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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.52, 822.42 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.52, 822.42 and 356.28 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.52 : 822.42 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.52/822.42 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.52x = 822.42 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.52x = 293,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,011.80/548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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