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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.62, 820.88 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.62, 820.88 and 339.64 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.62 : 820.88 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.62/820.88 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.62x = 820.88 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.62x = 278,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,803.68/548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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