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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.30, 757.98 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.30, 757.98 and 328.33 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.30 : 757.98 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.30/757.98 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.30x = 757.98 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.30x = 248,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,867.57/549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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