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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753.06 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753.06 and 297.03 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753.06 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753.06 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753.06 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 223,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,681.41/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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