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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 755.29 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 755.29 and 326.37 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 755.29 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/755.29 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 755.29 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 246,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,504.00/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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