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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 752.49 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 752.49 and 388.44 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 752.49 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/752.49 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 752.49 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 292,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,297.22/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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