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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 755.78 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 755.78 and 298.97 is: 412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 755.78 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/755.78 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 755.78 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 225,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,955.94/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.58

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