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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.93, 758.89 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.93, 758.89 and 328.80 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.93 : 758.89 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.93/758.89 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.93x = 758.89 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.93x = 249,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,522.21/549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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