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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.51, 757.89 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.51, 757.89 and 328.42 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.51 : 757.89 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.51/757.89 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.51x = 757.89 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.51x = 248,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,902.44/549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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