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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.62, 758.36 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.62, 758.36 and 328.54 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.62 : 758.36 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.62/758.36 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.62x = 758.36 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.62x = 249,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,146.16/549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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