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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 759.01 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 759.01 and 317.18 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 759.01 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/759.01 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 759.01 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 240,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,742.79/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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