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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 759.67 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 759.67 and 314.48 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 759.67 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/759.67 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 759.67 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 238,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,902.13/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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