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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 761.16 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 761.16 and 318.64 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 761.16 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/761.16 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 761.16 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 242,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,536.02/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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