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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 755.39 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 755.39 and 326.13 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 755.39 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/755.39 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 755.39 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 246,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,353.71/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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