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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.31, 759.23 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.31, 759.23 and 326.23 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.31 : 759.23 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.31/759.23 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.31x = 759.23 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.31x = 247,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,683.60/550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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