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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 757.92 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 757.92 and 391.92 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 757.92 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/757.92 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 757.92 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 297,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,044.01/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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