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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.75, 760.07 and 317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.75, 760.07 and 317.89 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.75 : 760.07 = 317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.75/760.07 = 317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.75x = 760.07 × 317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.75x = 241,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,617.06/550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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