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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.13, 756.36 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.13, 756.36 and 327 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.13 : 756.36 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.13/756.36 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.13x = 756.36 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.13x = 247,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,329.72/548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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