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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 759.41 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 759.41 and 329.13 is: 454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 759.41 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/759.41 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 759.41 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 249,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,942.97/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.20

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