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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 759.26 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 759.26 and 329.18 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 759.26 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/759.26 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 759.26 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 249,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,933.21/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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