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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.67, 758.26 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.67, 758.26 and 328.24 is: 452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.67 : 758.26 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.67/758.26 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.67x = 758.26 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.67x = 248,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,888.36/549.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.80

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