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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.54, 821.89 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.54, 821.89 and 385.94 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.54 : 821.89 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.54/821.89 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.54x = 821.89 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.54x = 317,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,194.19/548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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