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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.02, 752.97 and 397.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.02, 752.97 and 397.61 is: 548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.02 : 752.97 = 397.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.02/752.97 = 397.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.02x = 752.97 × 397.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.02x = 299,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,388.40/546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.31

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