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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 760.04 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 760.04 and 317.95 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 760.04 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/760.04 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 760.04 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 241,652.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,652.42/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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