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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.85, 760.13 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.85, 760.13 and 329.72 is: 454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.85 : 760.13 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.85/760.13 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.85x = 760.13 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.85x = 250,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,631.98/550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.99

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