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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 755.89 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 755.89 and 326.87 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 755.89 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/755.89 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 755.89 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 247,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,077.76/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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