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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 759.14 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 759.14 and 317.26 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 759.14 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/759.14 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 759.14 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 240,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,844.76/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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