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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 759.92 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 759.92 and 317.80 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 759.92 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/759.92 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 759.92 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 241,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,502.58/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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