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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.11 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.11 and 317.91 is: 438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.11 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.11 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.11 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 241,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,646.57/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.72

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