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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.10, 754.98 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.10, 754.98 and 298.42 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.10 : 754.98 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.10/754.98 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.10x = 754.98 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.10x = 225,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,299.24/547.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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