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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 760.04 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 760.04 and 314.73 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 760.04 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/760.04 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 760.04 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 239,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,205.82/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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