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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 753.27 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 753.27 and 389.24 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 753.27 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/753.27 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 753.27 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 293,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,199.05/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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