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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 760.02 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 760.02 and 329.80 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 760.02 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/760.02 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 760.02 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 250,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,654.60/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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