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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 752.52 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 752.52 and 390.52 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 752.52 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/752.52 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 752.52 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 293,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,874.11/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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