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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.20, 757.46 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.20, 757.46 and 328.10 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.20 : 757.46 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.20/757.46 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.20x = 757.46 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.20x = 248,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,525.34/549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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