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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.09, 760.57 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.09, 760.57 and 318.17 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.09 : 760.57 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.09/760.57 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.09x = 760.57 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.09x = 241,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,985.96/551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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