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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.13, 759.24 and 329.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.13, 759.24 and 329.00 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 759.24 = 329.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/759.24 = 329.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 759.24 × 329.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 249,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,786.16/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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