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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 757.43 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 757.43 and 327.87 is: 452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 757.43 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/757.43 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 757.43 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 248,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,336.93/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.31

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