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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 759.95 and 311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 759.95 and 311.39 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 759.95 = 311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/759.95 = 311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 759.95 × 311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 236,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,640.83/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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