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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 759.75 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 759.75 and 317.67 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 759.75 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/759.75 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 759.75 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 241,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,352.70/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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