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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.92, 758.96 and 328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.92, 758.96 and 328.99 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.92 : 758.96 = 328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.92/758.96 = 328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.92x = 758.96 × 328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.92x = 249,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,688.61/549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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