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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.64, 822.96 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.64, 822.96 and 378.72 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.64 : 822.96 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.64/822.96 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.64x = 822.96 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.64x = 311,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,671.41/548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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