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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.23, 759.40 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.23, 759.40 and 314.18 is: 433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.23 : 759.40 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.23/759.40 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.23x = 759.40 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.23x = 238,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,584.50/550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.61

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