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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 757.76 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 757.76 and 328.35 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 757.76 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/757.76 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 757.76 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 248,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808.85/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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