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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 754.70 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 754.70 and 388.08 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 754.70 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/754.70 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 754.70 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 292,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,883.19/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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