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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.72, 822.14 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.72, 822.14 and 366.16 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.72 : 822.14 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.72/822.14 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.72x = 822.14 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.72x = 301,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,034.78/548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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