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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 761.38 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 761.38 and 318.62 is: 439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 761.38 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/761.38 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 761.38 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 242,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,586.29/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.84

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