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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.98, 822.66 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.98, 822.66 and 375.64 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.98 : 822.66 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.98/822.66 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.98x = 822.66 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.98x = 309,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,024.00/548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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