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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.23, 760.58 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.23, 760.58 and 318.22 is: 439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.23 : 760.58 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.23/760.58 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.23x = 760.58 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.23x = 242,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,029.62/551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.07

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