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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 755.08 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 755.08 and 323.20 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 755.08 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/755.08 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 755.08 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 244,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,041.86/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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