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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 753.23 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 753.23 and 297.14 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 753.23 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/753.23 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 753.23 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 223,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,814.76/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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