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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.89, 823.33 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.89, 823.33 and 356.38 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.89 : 823.33 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.89/823.33 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.89x = 823.33 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.89x = 293,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,418.35/548.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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