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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 761.61 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 761.61 and 318.97 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 761.61 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/761.61 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 761.61 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 242,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,929.24/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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