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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 755.37 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 755.37 and 326.36 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 755.37 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/755.37 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 755.37 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 246,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,522.55/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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