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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.52, 755.56 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.52, 755.56 and 392.52 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.52 : 755.56 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.52/755.56 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.52x = 755.56 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.52x = 296,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,572.41/547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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