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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.92, 821.76 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.92, 821.76 and 331.84 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.92 : 821.76 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.92/821.76 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.92x = 821.76 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.92x = 272,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,692.84/548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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