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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 759.27 and 317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 759.27 and 317.42 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 759.27 = 317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/759.27 = 317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 759.27 × 317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 241,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,007.48/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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