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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.11, 753.61 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.11, 753.61 and 297.42 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.11 : 753.61 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.11/753.61 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.11x = 753.61 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.11x = 224,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,137.20/546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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