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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.40, 758.16 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.40, 758.16 and 325.49 is: 449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.40 : 758.16 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.40/758.16 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.40x = 758.16 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.40x = 246,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,769.71/549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.16

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