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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.38, 755.20 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.38, 755.20 and 326.30 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.38 : 755.20 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.38/755.20 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.38x = 755.20 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.38x = 246,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,416.35/547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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