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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 757.86 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 757.86 and 328.07 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 757.86 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/757.86 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 757.86 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 248,631.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,631.13/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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