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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.43, 754.06 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.43, 754.06 and 297.75 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.43 : 754.06 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.43/754.06 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.43x = 754.06 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.43x = 224,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,516.11/546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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