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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.85, 758.78 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.85, 758.78 and 329.09 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.85 : 758.78 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.85/758.78 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.85x = 758.78 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.85x = 249,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,706.91/549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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