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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.02, 754.92 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.02, 754.92 and 391.50 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.02 : 754.92 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.02/754.92 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.02x = 754.92 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.02x = 295,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,551.18/547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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