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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.06, 760.48 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.06, 760.48 and 318.32 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.06 : 760.48 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.06/760.48 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.06x = 760.48 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.06x = 242,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,077.10/551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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