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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 760.11 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 760.11 and 318 is: 438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 760.11 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/760.11 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 760.11 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 241,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,714.98/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.65

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