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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 759.23 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 759.23 and 329.01 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 759.23 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/759.23 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 759.23 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 249,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,794.52/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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