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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.70, 759.94 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.70, 759.94 and 317.90 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.70 : 759.94 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.70/759.94 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.70x = 759.94 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.70x = 241,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,579.54/550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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