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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 759.46 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 759.46 and 329.16 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 759.46 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/759.46 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 759.46 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 249,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,986.50/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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