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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.66, 753 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.66, 753 and 296.98 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.66 : 753 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.66/753 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.66x = 753 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.66x = 223,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,625.94/545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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