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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 553.02 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 553.02 and 318.03 is: 439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 553.02 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/553.02 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 553.02 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 175,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,876.95/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.14

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