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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.46, 755.72 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.46, 755.72 and 390.12 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.46 : 755.72 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.46/755.72 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.46x = 755.72 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.46x = 294,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,818.16/547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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