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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.53, 754.20 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.53, 754.20 and 297.86 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.53 : 754.20 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.53/754.20 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.53x = 754.20 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.53x = 224,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,647.90/546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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