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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.69, 756.93 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.69, 756.93 and 361.91 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.69 : 756.93 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.69/756.93 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.69x = 756.93 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.69x = 273,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,942.43/548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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