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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.45, 759.19 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.45, 759.19 and 329.36 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.45 : 759.19 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.45/759.19 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.45x = 759.19 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.45x = 250,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,041.38/550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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