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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.81, 758.67 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.81, 758.67 and 328.71 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.81 : 758.67 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.81/758.67 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.81x = 758.67 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.81x = 249,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,382.42/549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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