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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.08, 760.50 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.08, 760.50 and 318.22 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.08 : 760.50 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.08/760.50 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.08x = 760.50 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.08x = 242,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,006.31/551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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