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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.53, 755.01 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.53, 755.01 and 390.18 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.53 : 755.01 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.53/755.01 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.53x = 755.01 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.53x = 294,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,589.80/547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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