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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.72, 758.26 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.72, 758.26 and 328.50 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.72 : 758.26 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.72/758.26 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.72x = 758.26 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.72x = 249,088.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,088.41/549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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