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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 761.25 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 761.25 and 318.88 is: 439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 761.25 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/761.25 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 761.25 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 242,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,747.40/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.92

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