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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 759.74 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 759.74 and 317.66 is: 438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 759.74 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/759.74 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 759.74 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 241,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,339.01/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.37

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