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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.28, 757.69 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.28, 757.69 and 328.22 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.28 : 757.69 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.28/757.69 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.28x = 757.69 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.28x = 248,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,687.24/549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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