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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 759.26 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 759.26 and 329.22 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 759.26 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/759.26 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 759.26 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 249,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,961.93/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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