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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 760.24 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 760.24 and 329.92 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 760.24 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/760.24 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 760.24 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 250,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,818.38/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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