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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 759.70 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 759.70 and 329.52 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 759.70 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/759.70 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 759.70 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 250,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,336.34/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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