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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 759.79 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 759.79 and 329.66 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 759.79 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/759.79 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 759.79 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 250,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,473.45/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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