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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.63, 756.92 and 327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.63, 756.92 and 327.55 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.63 : 756.92 = 327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.63/756.92 = 327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.63x = 756.92 × 327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.63x = 247,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,923.72/548.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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