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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.73, 758.52 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.73, 758.52 and 328.60 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.73 : 758.52 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.73/758.52 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.73x = 758.52 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.73x = 249,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,249.67/549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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