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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 752.36 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 752.36 and 390.09 is: 537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 752.36 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/752.36 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 752.36 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 293,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,486.16/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.90

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