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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 757.86 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 757.86 and 328.13 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 757.86 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/757.86 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 757.86 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 248,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,676.60/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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