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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.97, 760.37 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.97, 760.37 and 318.17 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 760.37 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/760.37 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 760.37 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 241,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,925.33/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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