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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.80 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.80 and 297.56 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.80 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.80 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.80 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 224,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,297.72/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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