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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.90, 760.23 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.90, 760.23 and 314.85 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.90 : 760.23 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.90/760.23 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.90x = 760.23 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.90x = 239,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,358.42/550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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