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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 759.46 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 759.46 and 317.40 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 759.46 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/759.46 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 759.46 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 241,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,052.60/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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