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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 760.86 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 760.86 and 318.54 is: 439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 760.86 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/760.86 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 760.86 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 242,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,364.34/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.64

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