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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 760.96 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 760.96 and 318.56 is: 439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 760.96 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/760.96 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 760.96 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 242,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,411.42/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.57

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