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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 759.24 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 759.24 and 329.13 is: 454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 759.24 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/759.24 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 759.24 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 249,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,888.66/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.20

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