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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.90, 758.72 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.90, 758.72 and 325.84 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.90 : 758.72 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.90/758.72 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.90x = 758.72 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.90x = 247,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,221.32/549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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