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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 599.94 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 599.94 and 318.89 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 599.94 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/599.94 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 599.94 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 191,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,314.87/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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