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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 757.73 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 757.73 and 328.04 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 757.73 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/757.73 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 757.73 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 248,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,560.32/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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