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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 752.17 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 752.17 and 396.82 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 752.17 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/752.17 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 752.17 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 298,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,476.10/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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