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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.85, 759.98 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.85, 759.98 and 329.87 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.85 : 759.98 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.85/759.98 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.85x = 759.98 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.85x = 250,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,697.33/550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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