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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 759.20 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 759.20 and 329.23 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 759.20 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/759.20 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 759.20 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 249,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,949.77/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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