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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 759.56 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 759.56 and 329.47 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 759.56 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/759.56 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 759.56 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 250,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,252.23/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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