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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 761.12 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 761.12 and 318.66 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 761.12 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/761.12 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 761.12 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 242,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,536.91/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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