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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.87, 760.12 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.87, 760.12 and 314.82 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.87 : 760.12 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.87/760.12 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.87x = 760.12 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.87x = 239,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,300.19/550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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