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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 761.43 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 761.43 and 318.82 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 761.43 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/761.43 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 761.43 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 242,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,759.11/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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