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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 759.48 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 759.48 and 329.20 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 759.48 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/759.48 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 759.48 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 250,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,020.82/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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