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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.16, 758.97 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.16, 758.97 and 317.28 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.16 : 758.97 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.16/758.97 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.16x = 758.97 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.16x = 240,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,806.00/550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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