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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.98, 754.65 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.98, 754.65 and 389.63 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.98 : 754.65 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.98/754.65 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.98x = 754.65 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.98x = 294,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,036.17/546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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