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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.90, 757.65 and 383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.90, 757.65 and 383.05 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.90 : 757.65 = 383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.90/757.65 = 383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.90x = 757.65 × 383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.90x = 290,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,217.83/548.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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