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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 753.82 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 753.82 and 297.56 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 753.82 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/753.82 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 753.82 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 224,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,306.68/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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