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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 759.92 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 759.92 and 317.72 is: 438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 759.92 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/759.92 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 759.92 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 241,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,441.78/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.54

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