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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.59, 759.74 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.59, 759.74 and 314.55 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.59 : 759.74 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.59/759.74 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.59x = 759.74 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.59x = 238,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,974.64/550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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