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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 759.96 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 759.96 and 329.66 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 759.96 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/759.96 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 759.96 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 250,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,524.61/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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