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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.05, 597.56 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.05, 597.56 and 318.65 is: 475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.05 : 597.56 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.05/597.56 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.05x = 597.56 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.05x = 190,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,407.91/400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.96

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