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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.73, 760.01 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.73, 760.01 and 329.68 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.73 : 760.01 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.73/760.01 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.73x = 760.01 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.73x = 250,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,560.10/550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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