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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 759.09 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 759.09 and 329.03 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 759.09 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/759.09 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 759.09 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 249,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,759.59/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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