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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 759.48 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 759.48 and 317.52 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 759.48 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/759.48 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 759.48 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 241,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,150.09/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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