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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.35, 757.91 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.35, 757.91 and 325.25 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.35 : 757.91 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.35/757.91 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.35x = 757.91 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.35x = 246,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,504.81/549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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