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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 760.70 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 760.70 and 318.35 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 760.70 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/760.70 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 760.70 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 242,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,165.84/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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