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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.10, 755.26 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.10, 755.26 and 390.06 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.10 : 755.26 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.10/755.26 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.10x = 755.26 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.10x = 294,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,595.74/547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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