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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 760.08 and 329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 760.08 and 329.65 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 760.08 = 329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/760.08 = 329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 760.08 × 329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 250,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,560.37/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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