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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 757.88 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 757.88 and 328.23 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 757.88 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/757.88 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 757.88 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 248,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,757.31/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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