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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.25, 757.93 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.25, 757.93 and 328.21 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.25 : 757.93 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.25/757.93 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.25x = 757.93 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.25x = 248,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,757.49/549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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