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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.55, 761.14 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.55, 761.14 and 318.68 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.55 : 761.14 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.55/761.14 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.55x = 761.14 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.55x = 242,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,554.70/551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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