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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 757.64 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 757.64 and 352.59 is: 486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 757.64 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/757.64 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 757.64 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 267,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,134.52/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.66

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