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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 760.27 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 760.27 and 314.87 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 760.27 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/760.27 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 760.27 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 239,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,386.49/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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