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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 759.28 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 759.28 and 317.44 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 759.28 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/759.28 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 759.28 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 241,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,025.84/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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