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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.93 and 297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.93 and 297.65 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.93 = 297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.93 = 297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.93 × 297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 224,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,409.15/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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