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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.30, 759.14 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.30, 759.14 and 329.12 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.30 : 759.14 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.30/759.14 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.30x = 759.14 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.30x = 249,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,848.16/550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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