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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.47, 758.25 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.47, 758.25 and 328.55 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.47 : 758.25 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.47/758.25 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.47x = 758.25 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.47x = 249,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,118.42/549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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