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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.58, 761.22 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.58, 761.22 and 318.84 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.58 : 761.22 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.58/761.22 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.58x = 761.22 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.58x = 242,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,707.38/551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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