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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 754.37 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 754.37 and 297.96 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 754.37 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/754.37 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 754.37 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 224,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,773.77/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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