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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.33, 553.47 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.33, 553.47 and 318.31 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.33 : 553.47 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.33/553.47 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.33x = 553.47 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.33x = 176,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,172.46/401.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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