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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 754.05 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 754.05 and 297.73 is: 410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 754.05 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/754.05 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 754.05 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 224,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,503.31/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.86

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