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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 761.03 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 761.03 and 318.59 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 761.03 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/761.03 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 761.03 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 242,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,451.15/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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