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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.96, 760.26 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.96, 760.26 and 318.10 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.96 : 760.26 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.96/760.26 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.96x = 760.26 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.96x = 241,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,838.71/550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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