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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 760.32 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 760.32 and 318 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 760.32 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/760.32 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 760.32 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 241,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,781.76/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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