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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 757.86 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 757.86 and 328.05 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 757.86 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/757.86 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 757.86 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 248,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,614.74/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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