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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.02, 760.39 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.02, 760.39 and 318.18 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.02 : 760.39 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.02/760.39 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.02x = 760.39 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.02x = 241,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,940.89/551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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