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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 758.97 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 758.97 and 328.93 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 758.97 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/758.97 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 758.97 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 249,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,646.10/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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