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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 753.83 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 753.83 and 297.59 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 753.83 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/753.83 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 753.83 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 224,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,327.01/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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