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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.55, 758.31 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.55, 758.31 and 325.52 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.55 : 758.31 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.55/758.31 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.55x = 758.31 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.55x = 246,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,841.28/549.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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