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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.86, 757.07 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.86, 757.07 and 383.01 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.86 : 757.07 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.86/757.07 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.86x = 757.07 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.86x = 289,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,966.35/548.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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