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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 759.65 and 314.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 759.65 and 314.45 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 759.65 = 314.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/759.65 = 314.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 759.65 × 314.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 238,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,871.19/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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