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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.17, 756.56 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.17, 756.56 and 327.25 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.17 : 756.56 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.17/756.56 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.17x = 756.56 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.17x = 247,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,584.26/548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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