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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.18, 597.53 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.18, 597.53 and 318.10 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.18 : 597.53 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.18/597.53 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.18x = 597.53 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.18x = 190,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,074.29/400.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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