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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 753.60 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 753.60 and 389.41 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 753.60 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/753.60 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 753.60 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 293,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,458.95/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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