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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 755.43 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 755.43 and 390.20 is: 538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 755.43 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/755.43 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 755.43 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 294,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,763.55/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.34

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