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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.83, 753.24 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.83, 753.24 and 297.15 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.83 : 753.24 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.83/753.24 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.83x = 753.24 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.83x = 223,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,821.50/545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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