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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.66, 755.85 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.66, 755.85 and 382.56 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.66 : 755.85 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.66/755.85 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.66x = 755.85 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.66x = 289,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,157.98/548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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