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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.59, 758.39 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.59, 758.39 and 328.53 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.59 : 758.39 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.59/758.39 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.59x = 758.39 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.59x = 249,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,152.22/549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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