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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 759.04 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 759.04 and 317.12 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 759.04 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/759.04 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 759.04 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 240,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,706.76/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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