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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.24, 755.18 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.24, 755.18 and 326.19 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.24 : 755.18 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.24/755.18 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.24x = 755.18 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.24x = 246,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,332.16/547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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