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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.47, 758.51 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.47, 758.51 and 328.38 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.47 : 758.51 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.47/758.51 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.47x = 758.51 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.47x = 249,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,077.87/549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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