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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 554.24 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 554.24 and 318.94 is: 440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 554.24 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/554.24 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 554.24 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 176,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,768.72/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.65

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