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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.59, 759.80 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.59, 759.80 and 329.67 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.59 : 759.80 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.59/759.80 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.59x = 759.80 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.59x = 250,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,481.62/550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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