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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 752.66 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 752.66 and 390.44 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 752.66 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/752.66 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 752.66 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 293,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,868.57/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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