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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.33, 758.21 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.33, 758.21 and 328.35 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.33 : 758.21 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.33/758.21 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.33x = 758.21 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.33x = 248,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,961.30/549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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