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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 753.13 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 753.13 and 297.07 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 753.13 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/753.13 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 753.13 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 223,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,732.23/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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