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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 823.38 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 823.38 and 240.61 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 823.38 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/823.38 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 823.38 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 198,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,109.34/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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