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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 758.96 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 758.96 and 329.08 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 758.96 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/758.96 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 758.96 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 249,758.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,758.56/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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