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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.07 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.07 and 329.62 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.07 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.07 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.07 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 250,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,534.27/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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