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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 758.10 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 758.10 and 328.20 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 758.10 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/758.10 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 758.10 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 248,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808.42/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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