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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.26, 758.13 and 328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.26, 758.13 and 328.36 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.26 : 758.13 = 328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.26/758.13 = 328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.26x = 758.13 × 328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.26x = 248,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,939.57/549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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