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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.44, 755.34 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.44, 755.34 and 326.43 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.44 : 755.34 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.44/755.34 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.44x = 755.34 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.44x = 246,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,565.64/547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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