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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.33, 753.94 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.33, 753.94 and 297.66 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.33 : 753.94 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.33/753.94 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.33x = 753.94 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.33x = 224,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,417.78/546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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