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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.24, 754.96 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.24, 754.96 and 326.07 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.24 : 754.96 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.24/754.96 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.24x = 754.96 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.24x = 246,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,169.81/547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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