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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.11, 758.97 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.11, 758.97 and 328.98 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.11 : 758.97 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.11/758.97 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.11x = 758.97 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.11x = 249,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,685.95/550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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