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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.82, 758.42 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.82, 758.42 and 328.76 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.82 : 758.42 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.82/758.42 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.82x = 758.42 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.82x = 249,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,338.16/549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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