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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.39, 754.00 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.39, 754.00 and 297.71 is: 410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.39 : 754.00 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.39/754.00 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.39x = 754.00 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.39x = 224,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,469.94/546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.82

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