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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 758.04 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 758.04 and 328.43 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 758.04 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/758.04 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 758.04 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 248,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,959.29/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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