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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 753.73 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 753.73 and 297.50 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 753.73 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/753.73 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 753.73 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 224,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,231.86/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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