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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 759.67 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 759.67 and 329.56 is: 454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 759.67 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/759.67 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 759.67 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 250,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,356.85/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.73

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