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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 753.12 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 753.12 and 297.06 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 753.12 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/753.12 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 753.12 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 223,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,721.83/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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