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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.37, 755.34 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.37, 755.34 and 326.33 is: 450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.37 : 755.34 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.37/755.34 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.37x = 755.34 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.37x = 246,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,489.77/547.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.31

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