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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 759.16 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 759.16 and 317.26 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 759.16 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/759.16 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 759.16 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 240,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,851.10/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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