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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.66, 822.99 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.66, 822.99 and 274.88 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.66 : 822.99 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.66/822.99 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.66x = 822.99 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.66x = 226,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,223.49/548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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