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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 759.11 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 759.11 and 326.03 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 759.11 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/759.11 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 759.11 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 247,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,487.21/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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