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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 761.24 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 761.24 and 318.76 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 761.24 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/761.24 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 761.24 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 242,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,652.86/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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