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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.89, 760.16 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.89, 760.16 and 329.81 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.89 : 760.16 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.89/760.16 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.89x = 760.16 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.89x = 250,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,705.39/550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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