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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 753.72 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 753.72 and 297.51 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 753.72 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/753.72 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 753.72 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 224,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,239.24/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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