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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.11, 753.62 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.11, 753.62 and 297.44 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.11 : 753.62 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.11/753.62 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.11x = 753.62 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.11x = 224,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,151.48/546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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