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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.55, 755.57 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.55, 755.57 and 326.57 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.55 : 755.57 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.55/755.57 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.55x = 755.57 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.55x = 246,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,746.49/547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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