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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.78, 755.80 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.78, 755.80 and 323.72 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.78 : 755.80 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.78/755.80 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.78x = 755.80 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.78x = 244,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,667.98/547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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