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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 758.67 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 758.67 and 328.78 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 758.67 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/758.67 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 758.67 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 249,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,435.52/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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