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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.86, 440.34 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.86, 440.34 and 289.70 is: 400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.86 : 440.34 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.86/440.34 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.86x = 440.34 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.86x = 127,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,566.50/318.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.07

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