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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 754.22 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 754.22 and 297.86 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 754.22 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/754.22 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 754.22 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 224,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,651.97/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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