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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.43, 759.52 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.43, 759.52 and 314.34 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.43 : 759.52 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.43/759.52 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.43x = 759.52 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.43x = 238,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,745.06/550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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