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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.01, 753.50 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.01, 753.50 and 297.33 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.01 : 753.50 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.01/753.50 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.01x = 753.50 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.01x = 224,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,038.16/546.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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