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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 760.05 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 760.05 and 317.90 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 760.05 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/760.05 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 760.05 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 241,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,619.90/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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