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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.05, 759 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.05, 759 and 326.01 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.05 : 759 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.05/759 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.05x = 759 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.05x = 247,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,441.59/550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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