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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.65, 754.36 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.65, 754.36 and 297.97 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.65 : 754.36 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.65/754.36 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.65x = 754.36 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.65x = 224,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,774.02/546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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