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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 754.98 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 754.98 and 326.16 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 754.98 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/754.98 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 754.98 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 246,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,244.28/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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