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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.31, 759.30 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.31, 759.30 and 329.22 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.31 : 759.30 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.31/759.30 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.31x = 759.30 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.31x = 249,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,976.75/550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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