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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.87, 822.76 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.87, 822.76 and 260.15 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.87 : 822.76 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.87/822.76 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.87x = 822.76 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.87x = 214,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,036.25/548.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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