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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.33, 759.56 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.33, 759.56 and 326.32 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.33 : 759.56 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.33/759.56 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.33x = 759.56 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.33x = 247,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,858.23/550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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