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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 759.72 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 759.72 and 314.54 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 759.72 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/759.72 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 759.72 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 238,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,958.53/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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