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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 754.79 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 754.79 and 391.77 is: 540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 754.79 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/754.79 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 754.79 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 295,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,702.12/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.84

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