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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 756.06 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 756.06 and 326.87 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 756.06 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/756.06 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 756.06 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 247,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,129.55/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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