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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.56, 757.49 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.56, 757.49 and 383.11 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.56 : 757.49 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.56/757.49 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.56x = 757.49 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.56x = 290,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,196.29/548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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