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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 754.20 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 754.20 and 297.85 is: 411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 754.20 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/754.20 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 754.20 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 224,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,642.42/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.03

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