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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.64, 758.43 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.64, 758.43 and 328.55 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.64 : 758.43 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.64/758.43 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.64x = 758.43 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.64x = 249,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,182.18/549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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