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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 600.24 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 600.24 and 318.48 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 600.24 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/600.24 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 600.24 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 191,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,164.44/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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