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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.90, 755.96 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.90, 755.96 and 326.76 is: 450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.90 : 755.96 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.90/755.96 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.90x = 755.96 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.90x = 247,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,017.49/547.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.84

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