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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 759.80 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 759.80 and 329.50 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 759.80 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/759.80 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 759.80 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 250,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,354.10/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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