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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 760.56 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 760.56 and 318.28 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 760.56 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/760.56 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 760.56 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 242,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,071.04/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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