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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 753.97 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 753.97 and 297.67 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 753.97 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/753.97 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 753.97 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 224,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,434.25/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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