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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 759.27 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 759.27 and 317.36 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 759.27 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/759.27 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 759.27 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 240,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,959.32/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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