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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 754.05 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 754.05 and 399.08 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 754.05 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/754.05 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 754.05 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 300,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,926.27/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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