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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 757.25 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 757.25 and 328.05 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 757.25 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/757.25 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 757.25 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 248,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,415.45/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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