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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.31, 759.50 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.31, 759.50 and 311.08 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.31 : 759.50 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.31/759.50 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.31x = 759.50 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.31x = 236,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,265.26/550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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