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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.80, 753.96 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.80, 753.96 and 399.52 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.80 : 753.96 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.80/753.96 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.80x = 753.96 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.80x = 301,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,222.10/546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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