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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 753.84 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 753.84 and 389.52 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 753.84 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/753.84 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 753.84 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 293,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,635.76/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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