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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.54, 757.13 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.54, 757.13 and 373.88 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.54 : 757.13 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.54/757.13 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.54x = 757.13 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.54x = 283,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,070.11/548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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