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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 759.88 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 759.88 and 317.69 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 759.88 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/759.88 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 759.88 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 241,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,406.28/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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