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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 760.36 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 760.36 and 318.12 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 760.36 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/760.36 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 760.36 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 241,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,885.72/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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