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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 759.06 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 759.06 and 317.16 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 759.06 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/759.06 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 759.06 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 240,743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,743.47/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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