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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 760.14 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 760.14 and 329.84 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 760.14 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/760.14 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 760.14 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 250,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,724.58/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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