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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 824.58 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 824.58 and 395.82 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 824.58 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/824.58 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 824.58 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 326,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,385.26/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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