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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 760.37 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 760.37 and 326.84 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 760.37 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/760.37 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 760.37 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 248,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,513.89/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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