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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 755.65 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 755.65 and 326.57 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 755.65 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/755.65 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 755.65 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 246,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,772.62/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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