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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.78, 757.19 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.78, 757.19 and 327.69 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.78 : 757.19 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.78/757.19 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.78x = 757.19 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.78x = 248,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,122.52/548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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