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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 757.46 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 757.46 and 327.84 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 757.46 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/757.46 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 757.46 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 248,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,325.69/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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