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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.63, 755.54 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.63, 755.54 and 326.55 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.63 : 755.54 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.63/755.54 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.63x = 755.54 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.63x = 246,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,717.81/547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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