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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.73, 760.02 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.73, 760.02 and 314.71 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.73 : 760.02 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.73/760.02 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.73x = 760.02 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.73x = 239,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,185.89/550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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