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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.87, 822.90 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.87, 822.90 and 256.46 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.87 : 822.90 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.87/822.90 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.87x = 822.90 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.87x = 211,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,040.93/548.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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