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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 761.43 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 761.43 and 318.90 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 761.43 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/761.43 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 761.43 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 242,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,820.03/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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