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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 758.87 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 758.87 and 328.97 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 758.87 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/758.87 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 758.87 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 249,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,645.46/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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