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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 759.30 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 759.30 and 329.14 is: 454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 759.30 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/759.30 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 759.30 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 249,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,916.00/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.24

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