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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 760.66 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 760.66 and 318.32 is: 439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 760.66 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/760.66 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 760.66 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 242,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,133.29/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.30

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