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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.40, 757.88 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.40, 757.88 and 328.32 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.40 : 757.88 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.40/757.88 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.40x = 757.88 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.40x = 248,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,827.16/549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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