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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 761.02 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 761.02 and 318.60 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 761.02 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/761.02 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 761.02 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 242,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,460.97/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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