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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.48, 755.34 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.48, 755.34 and 390.13 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.48 : 755.34 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.48/755.34 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.48x = 755.34 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.48x = 294,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,682.68/547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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