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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 760.32 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 760.32 and 318.07 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 760.32 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/760.32 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 760.32 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 241,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,834.98/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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