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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.12, 759.22 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.12, 759.22 and 326.19 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.12 : 759.22 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.12/759.22 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.12x = 759.22 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.12x = 247,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,649.97/550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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