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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 755.24 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 755.24 and 326.24 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 755.24 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/755.24 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 755.24 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 246,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,389.50/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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