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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 759.02 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 759.02 and 314.01 is: 433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 759.02 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/759.02 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 759.02 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 238,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,338.30/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.31

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