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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.65, 821.82 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.65, 821.82 and 274.16 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.65 : 821.82 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.65/821.82 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.65x = 821.82 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.65x = 225,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,310.17/548.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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