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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 756.12 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 756.12 and 326.91 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 756.12 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/756.12 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 756.12 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 247,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,183.19/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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