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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 755.36 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 755.36 and 326.40 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 755.36 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/755.36 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 755.36 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 246,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,549.50/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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