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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 759.26 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 759.26 and 314.10 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 759.26 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/759.26 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 759.26 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 238,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,484.35/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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