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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.07, 758.88 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.07, 758.88 and 325.98 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.07 : 758.88 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.07/758.88 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.07x = 758.88 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.07x = 247,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,379.70/550.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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