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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.59, 758.36 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.59, 758.36 and 328.59 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.59 : 758.36 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.59/758.36 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.59x = 758.36 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.59x = 249,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,190.33/549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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