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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.69, 761.43 and 318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.69, 761.43 and 318.81 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.69 : 761.43 = 318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.69/761.43 = 318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.69x = 761.43 × 318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.69x = 242,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,751.50/551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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