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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 753.53 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 753.53 and 297.36 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 753.53 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/753.53 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 753.53 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 224,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,069.68/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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