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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 755.06 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 755.06 and 326.22 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 755.06 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/755.06 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 755.06 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 246,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,314.04/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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