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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 753.06 and 297.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 753.06 and 297.01 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 753.06 = 297.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/753.06 = 297.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 753.06 × 297.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 223,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,664.87/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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