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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 759.72 and 317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 759.72 and 317.62 is: 438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 759.72 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/759.72 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 759.72 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 241,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,302.27/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.30

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