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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.79, 823.57 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.79, 823.57 and 240.74 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.79 : 823.57 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.79/823.57 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.79x = 823.57 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.79x = 198,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,264.61/548.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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