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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.20, 752.04 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.20, 752.04 and 390.16 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.20 : 752.04 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.20/752.04 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.20x = 752.04 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.20x = 293,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,415.93/545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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