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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.42, 758.28 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.42, 758.28 and 328.50 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.42 : 758.28 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.42/758.28 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.42x = 758.28 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.42x = 249,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,094.98/549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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