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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 759.60 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 759.60 and 311.18 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 759.60 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/759.60 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 759.60 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 236,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,372.33/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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