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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 760.71 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 760.71 and 318.38 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 760.71 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/760.71 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 760.71 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 242,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,194.85/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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