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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 754.01 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 754.01 and 297.70 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 754.01 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/754.01 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 754.01 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 224,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,467.29/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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