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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.73, 757.17 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.73, 757.17 and 327.74 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.73 : 757.17 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.73/757.17 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.73x = 757.17 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.73x = 248,151.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,151.11/548.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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