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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.46, 755.39 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.46, 755.39 and 326.37 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.46 : 755.39 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.46/755.39 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.46x = 755.39 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.46x = 246,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,537.45/547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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