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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.64, 756.72 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.64, 756.72 and 383.04 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.64 : 756.72 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.64/756.72 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.64x = 756.72 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.64x = 289,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,854.03/548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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