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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 757.84 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 757.84 and 328.12 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 757.84 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/757.84 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 757.84 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 248,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,662.46/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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