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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 759.21 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 759.21 and 317.12 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 759.21 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/759.21 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 759.21 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 240,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,760.68/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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