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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.13, 758.97 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.13, 758.97 and 325.96 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 758.97 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/758.97 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 758.97 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 247,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,391.96/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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