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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 759.08 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 759.08 and 317.20 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 759.08 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/759.08 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 759.08 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 240,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,780.18/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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