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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 760.52 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 760.52 and 318.26 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 760.52 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/760.52 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 760.52 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 242,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,043.10/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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