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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.02, 753.53 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.02, 753.53 and 297.35 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.02 : 753.53 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.02/753.53 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.02x = 753.53 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.02x = 224,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,061.95/546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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