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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 754.78 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 754.78 and 388.13 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 754.78 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/754.78 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 754.78 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 292,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,954.16/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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