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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 757.51 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 757.51 and 327.88 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 757.51 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/757.51 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 757.51 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 248,368.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,368.59/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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