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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.20, 554.25 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.20, 554.25 and 318.04 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.20 : 554.25 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.20/554.25 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.20x = 554.25 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.20x = 176,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,273.67/401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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