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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 756.07 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 756.07 and 326.86 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 756.07 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/756.07 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 756.07 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 247,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,126.33/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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