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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.32, 758.06 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.32, 758.06 and 328.27 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.32 : 758.06 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.32/758.06 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.32x = 758.06 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.32x = 248,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,848.36/549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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