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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 759.13 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 759.13 and 329.07 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 759.13 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/759.13 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 759.13 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 249,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,806.09/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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