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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 761.76 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 761.76 and 319.10 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 761.76 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/761.76 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 761.76 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 243,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,073.81/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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