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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 759.41 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 759.41 and 329.25 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 759.41 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/759.41 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 759.41 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 250,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,035.33/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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