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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 759.81 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 759.81 and 329.55 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 759.81 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/759.81 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 759.81 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 250,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,395.39/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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