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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 760.76 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 760.76 and 318.39 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 760.76 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/760.76 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 760.76 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 242,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,216.78/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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