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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 759.53 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 759.53 and 329.34 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 759.53 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/759.53 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 759.53 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 250,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,143.29/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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