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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.53, 756.73 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.53, 756.73 and 327.40 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.53 : 756.73 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.53/756.73 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.53x = 756.73 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.53x = 247,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,753.40/548.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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