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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 760.18 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 760.18 and 329.92 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 760.18 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/760.18 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 760.18 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 250,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,798.59/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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