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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 760.02 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 760.02 and 314.69 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 760.02 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/760.02 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 760.02 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 239,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,166.89/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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