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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.09, 760.08 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.09, 760.08 and 329.76 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.09 : 760.08 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.09/760.08 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.09x = 760.08 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.09x = 250,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,643.98/551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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