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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.73, 759.99 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.73, 759.99 and 326.66 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.73 : 759.99 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.73/759.99 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.73x = 759.99 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.73x = 248,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,254.53/550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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