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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.20, 755.15 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.20, 755.15 and 326.16 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.20 : 755.15 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.20/755.15 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.20x = 755.15 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.20x = 246,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,298.09/547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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