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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 754.24 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 754.24 and 297.87 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 754.24 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/754.24 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 754.24 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 224,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,664.72/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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