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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.74, 821.51 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.74, 821.51 and 288.12 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.74 : 821.51 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.74/821.51 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.74x = 821.51 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.74x = 236,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,692.02/548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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