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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.88, 822.61 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.88, 822.61 and 256.38 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.88 : 822.61 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.88/822.61 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.88x = 822.61 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.88x = 210,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,900.75/548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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