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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 760.84 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 760.84 and 318.44 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 760.84 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/760.84 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 760.84 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 242,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,281.89/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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