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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.67, 757.26 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.67, 757.26 and 338.88 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.67 : 757.26 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.67/757.26 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.67x = 757.26 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.67x = 256,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,620.27/548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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