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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 759.26 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 759.26 and 329.19 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 759.26 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/759.26 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 759.26 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 249,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,940.80/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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