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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 760.19 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 760.19 and 317.94 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 760.19 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/760.19 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 760.19 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 241,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,692.11/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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