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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.88, 821.95 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.88, 821.95 and 375.74 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.88 : 821.95 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.88/821.95 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.88x = 821.95 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.88x = 308,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,837.53/548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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