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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 757.50 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 757.50 and 352.80 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 757.50 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/757.50 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 757.50 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 267,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,246/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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