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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.13, 757.60 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.13, 757.60 and 328.05 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.13 : 757.60 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.13/757.60 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.13x = 757.60 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.13x = 248,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,530.68/549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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