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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 753.35 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 753.35 and 297.23 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 753.35 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/753.35 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 753.35 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 223,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,921.19/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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