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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.54, 757.94 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.54, 757.94 and 328.44 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.54 : 757.94 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.54/757.94 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.54x = 757.94 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.54x = 248,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,937.81/549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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