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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 761.58 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 761.58 and 319.04 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 761.58 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/761.58 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 761.58 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 242,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,974.48/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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