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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.88, 823.72 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.88, 823.72 and 386.72 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.88 : 823.72 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.88/823.72 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.88x = 823.72 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.88x = 318,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,549.00/548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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