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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 760.26 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 760.26 and 329.76 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 760.26 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/760.26 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 760.26 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 250,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,703.34/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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