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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 760.83 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 760.83 and 318.42 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 760.83 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/760.83 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 760.83 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 242,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,261.90/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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