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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.86, 758.50 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.86, 758.50 and 328.77 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.86 : 758.50 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.86/758.50 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.86x = 758.50 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.86x = 249,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,372.05/549.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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