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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.84, 824.16 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.84, 824.16 and 361.52 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.84 : 824.16 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.84/824.16 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.84x = 824.16 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.84x = 297,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,950.32/548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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