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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 440.78 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 440.78 and 290.16 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 440.78 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/440.78 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 440.78 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 127,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,895.27/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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