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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.79, 756.08 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.79, 756.08 and 326.88 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.79 : 756.08 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.79/756.08 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.79x = 756.08 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.79x = 247,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,148.86/547.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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