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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 552.56 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 552.56 and 318.18 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 552.56 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/552.56 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 552.56 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 175,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,811.57/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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