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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 760.02 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 760.02 and 317.92 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 760.02 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/760.02 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 760.02 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 241,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,625.56/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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