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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 756.06 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 756.06 and 327 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 756.06 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/756.06 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 756.06 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 247,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,231.62/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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