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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.05, 758.99 and 313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.05, 758.99 and 313.97 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.05 : 758.99 = 313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.05/758.99 = 313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.05x = 758.99 × 313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.05x = 238,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,300.09/550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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