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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 761.09 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 761.09 and 318.69 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 761.09 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/761.09 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 761.09 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 242,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,550.18/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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