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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 758.94 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 758.94 and 328.92 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 758.94 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/758.94 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 758.94 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 249,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,630.54/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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