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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.58, 755.53 and 326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.58, 755.53 and 326.59 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.58 : 755.53 = 326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.58/755.53 = 326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.58x = 755.53 × 326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.58x = 246,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,745.84/547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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