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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 760.16 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 760.16 and 329.68 is: 454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 760.16 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/760.16 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 760.16 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 250,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,609.55/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.94

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