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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 760.68 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 760.68 and 318.34 is: 439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 760.68 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/760.68 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 760.68 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 242,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,154.87/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.31

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