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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.51, 758.31 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.51, 758.31 and 328.44 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.51 : 758.31 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.51/758.31 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.51x = 758.31 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.51x = 249,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,059.34/549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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