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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 759.15 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 759.15 and 329.02 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 759.15 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/759.15 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 759.15 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 249,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,773.64/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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