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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.38, 758.32 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.38, 758.32 and 328.50 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.38 : 758.32 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.38/758.32 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.38x = 758.32 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.38x = 249,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,108.12/549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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