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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.98, 760.26 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.98, 760.26 and 314.88 is: 434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.98 : 760.26 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.98/760.26 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.98x = 760.26 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.98x = 239,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,390.67/550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.48

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