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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 760.86 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 760.86 and 318.51 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 760.86 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/760.86 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 760.86 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 242,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,341.52/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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