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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 760.08 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 760.08 and 317.92 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 760.08 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/760.08 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 760.08 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 241,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,644.63/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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