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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.80, 822.93 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.80, 822.93 and 363.40 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.80 : 822.93 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.80/822.93 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.80x = 822.93 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.80x = 299,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,052.76/548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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