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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 752.87 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 752.87 and 397.32 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 752.87 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/752.87 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 752.87 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 299,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,128.32/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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