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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.66, 821.97 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.66, 821.97 and 366.21 is: 548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.66 : 821.97 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.66/821.97 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.66x = 821.97 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.66x = 301,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,013.63/548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.64

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