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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.15, 757.52 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.15, 757.52 and 328.19 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.15 : 757.52 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.15/757.52 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.15x = 757.52 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.15x = 248,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,605.06/549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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