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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.39, 755.12 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.39, 755.12 and 326.31 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.39 : 755.12 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.39/755.12 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.39x = 755.12 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.39x = 246,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,403.21/547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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