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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.13, 758.98 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.13, 758.98 and 329.05 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 758.98 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/758.98 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 758.98 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 249,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,742.37/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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