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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.94, 756.27 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.94, 756.27 and 326.94 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.94 : 756.27 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.94/756.27 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.94x = 756.27 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.94x = 247,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,254.91/547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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