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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.36, 758.34 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.36, 758.34 and 328.37 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.36 : 758.34 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.36/758.34 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.36x = 758.34 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.36x = 249,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,012.31/549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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