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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 757.67 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 757.67 and 328.16 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 757.67 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/757.67 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 757.67 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 248,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,631.56/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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