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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 761.18 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 761.18 and 318.76 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 761.18 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/761.18 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 761.18 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 242,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,633.74/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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