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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.07, 760.58 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.07, 760.58 and 318.20 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.07 : 760.58 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.07/760.58 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.07x = 760.58 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.07x = 242,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,011.16/551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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