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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.40, 758.12 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.40, 758.12 and 328.40 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.40 : 758.12 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.40/758.12 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.40x = 758.12 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.40x = 248,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,966.61/549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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