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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 759.51 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 759.51 and 314.31 is: 433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 759.51 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/759.51 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 759.51 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 238,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,722.77/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.73

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