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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.53, 755.68 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.53, 755.68 and 382.44 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.53 : 755.68 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.53/755.68 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.53x = 755.68 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.53x = 288,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,996.57/548.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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