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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 753.58 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 753.58 and 297.38 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 753.58 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/753.58 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 753.58 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 224,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,099.62/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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