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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 759.73 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 759.73 and 329.54 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 759.73 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/759.73 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 759.73 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 250,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,361.42/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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