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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.89, 758.88 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.89, 758.88 and 328.98 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.89 : 758.88 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.89/758.88 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.89x = 758.88 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.89x = 249,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,656.34/549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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