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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.31, 757.92 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.31, 757.92 and 328.22 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.31 : 757.92 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.31/757.92 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.31x = 757.92 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.31x = 248,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,764.50/549.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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