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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.06, 758.98 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.06, 758.98 and 329.06 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.06 : 758.98 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.06/758.98 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.06x = 758.98 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.06x = 249,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,749.96/550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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