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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 823.19 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 823.19 and 274.95 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 823.19 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/823.19 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 823.19 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 226,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,334.72/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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