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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.83, 760.03 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.83, 760.03 and 326.66 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 760.03 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/760.03 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 760.03 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 248,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,271.40/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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