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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 760.14 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 760.14 and 318 is: 438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 760.14 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/760.14 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 760.14 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 241,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,724.52/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.81

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