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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 757.71 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 757.71 and 328.08 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 757.71 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/757.71 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 757.71 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 248,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,589.50/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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