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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.76, 756.86 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.76, 756.86 and 382.98 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.76 : 756.86 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.76/756.86 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.76x = 756.86 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.76x = 289,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,862.24/548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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