Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 753.06 and 297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 545.70, 753.06 and 297 is: 409.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545.70 : 753.06 = 297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545.70/753.06 = 297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545.70x = 753.06 × 297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545.70x = 223,658.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,658.82/545.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409.86
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