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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 760.38 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 760.38 and 318.08 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 760.38 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/760.38 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 760.38 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 241,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,861.67/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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