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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.23, 756.54 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.23, 756.54 and 327.13 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.23 : 756.54 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.23/756.54 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.23x = 756.54 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.23x = 247,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,486.93/548.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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