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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 759.28 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 759.28 and 317.32 is: 437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 759.28 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/759.28 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 759.28 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 240,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,934.73/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.92

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