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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 759.75 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 759.75 and 329.64 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 759.75 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/759.75 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 759.75 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 250,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,449.10/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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