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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 823.98 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 823.98 and 375.89 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 823.98 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/823.98 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 823.98 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 309,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,721.72/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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