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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 755.73 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 755.73 and 326.73 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 755.73 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/755.73 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 755.73 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 246,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,919.66/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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